Chapter 2: Though the Portal
Sonic was a bit surprised at Tails' new machine--he had expected a new vehicle or a new mode for the Tornado 2. What was revealed, however, was what looked like a gate, with cables leading to a control panel of sorts. Above said control panel were two holograms of Earth-- one blue, one purple. On the blue Earth there was a small, orange dot, blinking. On the purple Earth, there was a red cross hair, also blinking.
"So... what is it?" Sonic asked.
"Its a dimensional portal machine," Tails explained. Everyone just looked at him blankly. "Um... it creates rifts in the space-time continuum," Tails tried again. Blank stares were the only response. "It creates an opening to other dimensions," Tails said, becoming slightly irritated. Then Sonic finally figured it out.
"Wait... you mean we could go to other dimensions?" Sonic asked. Tails nodded. "So that means we can see Blaze again?" Sonic asked, becoming excited. Tails nodded again, smiling. With that, about half the room erupted into cheers, while the other remained silent.
"Wait, wait, wait! Who the heck is 'Blaze'? Shadow asked, obviously very confused.
"Oh yeah, thats right. You've never met her yet, huh?" Tails asked. The silent half nodded. "Don't worry. She is a friend of ours. I'm sure she'll be happy to meet all of you!"
"So, can you start this up yet or what?" Sonic asked impatiently.
"If everyone is ready... Oh wait! I almost forgot! Take these with you!" Tails said, passing out watch-like devices. "They'll let us communicate, just in case we get separated." Tails explained. He then turned to face Nova. "Are you coming with us?" Tails asked. Nova thought for a moment, then nodded. Tails also gave him a communicator. "Glad I made spares!" Tails exclaimed.
"Yeah, yeah, yeah! Lets just get going'!" Sonic said, more impatient than ever. Tails started up the machine. He then turned to face everyone.
"We're about to enter a whole new world. We probably won't know where we are, and I don't know if there'll be any side effects. If you want to back out now, this is your last chance." Tails warned. No one backed away. With that, they went inside the portal.
The space-time continuum was racing everyone to Blaze's world at a pace that could out match even Sonic. Everyone was being spun around as they went through a blue tunnel-like space. After what seemed like eternity, they saw an opening in front of them. With one sudden boost of speed, they lurched through the opening and landed on the ground, some tumbling around a little before stopping. Sonic struggled to his feet, feeling immensely drained. He looked around.
"Looks like everyone else has passed out," Sonic thought, before collapsing himself.
Me: So? How was it? Review please! And if you flame, I'll shoot you.
Sonic: Dude thats a water gun.
Shadow: Never argue with the author!
Me: Shut up! You're both passed out until the next chapter anyway! Now then... let the non-flamereviews begin! Or not... whatever.
